Recorded Role of Diet and Nutrition in Oral Health: Managing Dental Care in Medically Complex Patients

This presentation will address how diet and nutrition influence oral health in medically complex patients.

Target Audience

Nurse

Learning Objectives

Following the presentation the learner will be able to list:

1. Foods/drinks to avoid (cariogenic foods)

2. Foods/drinks that have low caries risk

3. Effect of oral medications on oral health

4. Influence of oral hygiene and early dental visits on overall health and wellness

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
12/05/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2027
UPMC: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Heather Baumhardt, DMD

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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